Fashion Kin's

The most popular item for engagement jewelry is the traditional diamond ring.  The diamond is a symbol of everlasting love and devotion- and its beauty is so unique.  The circular band represents a cyclical bond that joins two people in holy matrimony.  But if you are of the more alternative mindset and your fashion tastes are a bit different, there are many nontraditional options you can choose from as engagement jewelry.

A person engaged to be married my not want to wear a diamond engagement ring because it isn’t their style, or perhaps it does not fit with their lifestyle.  A gardener or artist may find a bulky ring to be uncomfortable and in the way of his or her lifestyle.  An alternative piece of engagement jewelry in these cases is the perfect alternative.

Some people choose birthstone jewelry as a lovely alternative to classical diamond engagement ring jewelry.  Birthstones are quite beautiful and unique, and they can be worn as a necklace or even a beautiful brooch.  Couples may find that these birthstones are even more special than the traditional diamond because they hold so much meaning for the wearer in their innate birth connection.

Alternative engagement jewelry itself is not limited to wedding bands. Couples sometimes wear diamond or gemstone encrusted brooches, necklaces, or bracelets to symbolize their devotion to one another.  Eternity bracelets are a beautiful way to show commitment.  These bracelets can be engraved with meaningful phrases for the couple, or even their name and/or the date that they met.  And bracelets do not mean a lack of diamonds.  Eternity bracelets are typically diamond encrusted and will still adorn the hand of the lady set to be married.

Another popular choice for a different type of engagement jewelry is the intertwining heart pendant.  The two hearts symbolize the connection of two hearts and souls, joining as one.  These hearts are a beautiful emblem of an eternal connection.  The intertwining heart pendant can be worn on a necklace, or as a brooch or even a pair of earrings.  If work on a chain, the pendant hearts will lay close to the wearer’s heart.

All of the above alternative choices will make the engaged couple stand out from the ordinary, and they are often times a less expensive alternative to the diamond ring.  Simply because something is used as engagement jewelry does not mean it has to be extremely expensive.  As couples try to save some money and stand apart from the crowd, they are turning more and more to these beautiful alternative options for engagement jewelry.